CHEMNOET SECONDARY SCHOOL

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Time: 2hrs

Agriculture Midterm Exam Grade 10

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(b) Give two advantages of mixed farming. (1 mk)

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2 . State two forms in which water is available in the soil. (1 mk)

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3. Give three agents of soil weathering. (1½ mks)

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4. Give two ways in which mulch control the soil erosion. (1 mk)

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5. State four advantages of drip irrigation. (2 mks)

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6. State two benefits of adding organic matter manure into sandy soil. (1 mk)

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7. Give two advantages of using grafting as a method of improving avocado fruits. (2 mks)

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8. Give four reasons for using certified seeds for planting. (2 mks)

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9. List three methods used to control weeds in pasture. (1½ mks)

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10. Give the role of the following tools: (2 mks)

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11. Name two camel breeds. (2 mks)

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12. Give four human factors influencing agriculture. (2 mks)

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13. State four reasons for maintaining farm tools and equipments. (2 mks)

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14. Name six stages involved in chemical water treatment. (3 mks)

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15. Give four importance of keeping livestock healthy. (2 mks)

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16. Define the following as used in livestock production: (2 mks)
(i) Selection
(ii) Hybrid vigor

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17. Explain five factors considered when selecting a breeding stock. (5 mks)

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18. Name three methods used in selecting livestock for breeding. (1½ mks)

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19. Give four reasons for breeding. (2 mks)

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20. State four signs of heat in cattle. (2 mks)

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21. Identify three advantages of natural mating. (1½ mks)

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22. Define the meaning of the following as used in feeding: (2 mks)

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23. State three reasons for pruning coffee. (1½ mks)

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24. Give the role of the following parts of a male reproductive system: (2 mks)
(i) Epididymis
(ii) Testes

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25. What is the role of semen in male animals? (1 mk)

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26. Give the meaning of malpresentation as used in livestock. (1 mk)

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27. Mention the three aspects of light. (3 mks)

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28. State the roles of microorganisms in the soil. (3 mks)

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29. Mention the characteristics of fertile soils. (5 mks)

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30. Discuss four methods of controlling or maintaining soil fertility. (4 mks)

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31. Give three methods of layering. (1½ mks)

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32. Given that the area of land is measuring 350 m by 270 m and the spacing is 75 by 25 cm,
work out plant population. (3 mks)

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33. Give two advantages of using seeds for planting. (2 mks)

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34. Discuss the importance of agriculture in the Kenya economy. (10 mks)

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